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New Year’s Day Open House at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

On January 1st GHF celebrates the New Year at Bishop’s Palace with free admission 1 pm-3 pm. Complimentary champagne will be served to attendees. The tradition of an open house at the property started in 1893. Every...

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Victorian Bed Races

ortune and glory await one lucky team at the 2024 Dickens on The Strand! The annual Victorian bed race, held Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., is always a crowd favorite and pits 5-person teams against each other...

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Tea at the Palace

Holiday Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

2025 ELISSA Day Sails

The Lost War for Texas

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Galveston Historical Foundation

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A heartfelt thank you to every one of our guests, entertainers, volunteers, vendors, merchants, and lovers of Dickens on the Strand. This year's celebration carried with it so much of everything meaningful about the season that we'll be keeping it in our hearts for another 361 days when we celebrate the 52nd annual event on December 5-6, 2025!We'd love to see your photos of Dickens 2024 and hear your favorite moments. Share away in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.